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Duck Stuffed Dates

Name: Duck Stuffed Dates
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 12 Oz. Ground Duck; 2 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder; 1 Tbsp Cumin; 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp dried Thyme; 24 Dates, Pitted; ¼ Cup Panko; 4 Oz. Goat Cheese Crumbles; 12 Thick Slices Of Bacon (Cut In Half Lengthwise); 3 Tbsp. Honey; 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar; 1 tsp Fresh Thyme; 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary; 1/2 tsp Salt, divided

Create a quick and easy appetizer for your guests this holiday season with Duck Stuffed Dates! Bacon-wrapped and stuffed with a Duck Chorizo Ground Duck blend and goat cheese crumbles, these dates will have your friends and family coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

12 Oz. Ground Duck
2 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp dried Thyme
24 Dates, Pitted
¼ Cup Panko
4 Oz. Goat Cheese Crumbles
12 Thick Slices Of Bacon (Cut In Half Lengthwise)
3 Tbsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Fresh Thyme
1 tsp Fresh Rosemary
1/2 tsp Salt, divided

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine Ground Duck, ancho chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt to create a chorizo spiced duck sausage
3
In the food processor, pulse together duck sausage, panko, and goat cheese until it forms into a crumble.
4
Stuff each date with sausage mix then wrap each date in half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
5
Whisk together honey, red wine vinegar, rosemary, ¼ tsp. salt, and fresh thyme to make a glaze.
6
Bake dates for 15 minutes in the oven. Remove from oven and brush with glaze then bake for 10 more minutes or until bacon is golden brown.